S.C. Mining Council to Meet Nov. 29, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 28, 2022 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Mining Council will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 in Board Room No. 3420 of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, 2600 Bull Street, in Columbia. The agenda is available here . ###DHEC Issues New Consent Order Requiring New Indy to Take Additional Actions for Ending Issues at its Catawba Facility
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 23, 2022 COLUMBIA, S.C. ― Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) entered into a Consent Order with New Indy Catawba LLC that requires New Indy to take additional and significant actions that will fully correct and control undesirable levels in the communities surrounding its Catawba facility. This Consent Order amends the Order…, said Dr. Edward Simmer, DHEC Director. , On Nov. 16, 2022, a Consent Decree between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and New Indy was approved by the United States District Court. DHEC’s Nov. 23 Consent Order supplements the requirements of the federal Consent Decree, ordering the facility to perform additional actions ― at a substantial cost to New Indy ― that DHEC believes are necessary to completely prevent undesirable…DHEC and SEAARST Announce Student Winners of 2022-23 S.C. Radon Poster Contest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 22, 2022 COLUMBIA, S.C. ― As part of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (SEAARST) are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022-23 South Carolina Radon Poster Contest. The annual poster contest, held…, said Rhonda Thompson, DHEC's Bureau of Air Quality Chief., “We’re proud of these students for joining our efforts to raise awareness of the simple steps that can be taken to reduce radon exposure.” Radon Poster Winner , The first-place drawing, by Trenton Demery of Olanta Creative Arts & Science Magnet School in Florence, will represent South Carolina in the National Radon Poster Contest., All three 2022-23 winners attend Olanta Creative Arts & Science Magnet School in Florence County, and were recognized with prizes by SEAARST: First place: Trenton Demery, $125 for his poster “Radon Test.” Second place: Lyza Moore, $100 for her poster “Radon Killed Me” Third place: David Floyd, $75 for his poster “Radon – Don’t Want It” The first-place poster will represent South Carolina in…Report an Environmental Concern
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Hurricane Idalia Recovery and Requirements , After a hurricane, DHEC’s Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management team assesses damage to beachfront structures within the state's jurisdiction so that these issues can be resolved as quickly as possible. Coastal residents should report damage to beachfront structures, including homes, pools, seawalls, revetments, and dune walkovers, at, MyCoast SC Storm Witness Program, . This is an online portal the agency uses to collect and analyze pictures and data about coastal events. Submitted reports can help DHEC efficiently analyze post-storm beachfront structures and expedite permitting and other regulatory decisions. , Post-Storm Recovery , Permitting priorities for DHEC OCRM after Hurricane Idalia will focus on repair and maintenance of existing structures impacted by the event. Depending on the severity of damage to our coastal communities, issuance of permits for non-essential alteration to the critical areas may experience processing delays. We appreciate your patience during this time. Structures located within the state's…, Emergency Authorizations , DHEC OCRM is closely monitoring impacts from Hurricane Idalia on coastal communities. Depending on the severity of impacts, DHEC may issue various emergency authorizations on a statewide, local/countywide, or case-by-case basis. DHEC may issue emergency orders to local government to allow property owners to conduct emergency actions to provide temporary protection to structures from wave uprush…DHEC Highlights Free Radon Test Kit Program during National Radon Action Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 7, 2022 COLUMBIA, S.C. ― January is National Radon Action Month, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to become familiar with the risks of radon when it’s present inside a home. Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that is dispersed in outdoor air, but radon can reach…, said Rhonda Thompson, Bureau of Air Quality Chief., “The only way to know if a home has high radon levels is to test.” The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that radon is responsible for more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths per year nationally. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the country after smoking, and the health risks from radon are greater for smokers. “South Carolina has nationally certified radon contractors…, said Leslie Coolidge, Coordinator for South Carolina's Radon Program., “Links to lists of credentialed radon professionals and other resources on radon mitigation and choosing a radon contractor can be found online at www.scdhec.gov/radon .” The South Carolina Radon Program offers a free home radon test kit that can be requested at www.scdhec.gov/radon. Radon test kits can also be purchased from the National Radon Program ( www.sosradon.org , 1-800-767-7236) for $…DHEC Closes Portions of Shellfish Harvesting Locations in Beaufort County Effective Immediately
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2022 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is closing portions of shellfish harvesting beds in Beaufort County, effective immediately. Shellfish harvesting beds in all open areas of Battery Creek and portions of the Broad River from the Broad River Bridge south to Archers Creek and east to Malecon Drive in…SUPERB Advisory Committee to Meet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2022, COLUMBIA, S.C., – The, State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Bank, (SUPERB) Act Advisory Committee will meet virtually on Monday, February 14, 2021, at 10 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. The agenda is available here . To receive a link to the meeting, please call Ryan Ariail with the UST Management Division at 803-608-0418. ###DHEC Reopens Portions of Shellfish Harvesting Temporarily Closed in Beaufort County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 21, 2022 COLUMBIA, S.C. - As of sunrise on Monday, Feb. 21, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has reopened shellfish harvesting beds that were temporarily closed in Beaufort County, the agency announced today. "After a 21-day closure that took effect when a sewer line breach occurred in the area, shellfish harvesting beds in all open…, said Mike Pearson, Manager of DHEC's Shellfish Sanitation Section., For more information on clam and oyster harvesting areas in Beaufort County, call DHEC's Beaufort Environmental Affairs Office at 843-846-1030 or visit www.scdhec.gov/shellfish. ###